Background
Ettinger, Cecil Ray was born on July 26, 1922 in Taylorville, Illinois, United States. Son of Cecil Ray and Minnie Elizabeth (Sloan) Ettinger.
Ettinger, Cecil Ray was born on July 26, 1922 in Taylorville, Illinois, United States. Son of Cecil Ray and Minnie Elizabeth (Sloan) Ettinger.
Associate of Arts, Graceland College, 1942. Bachelor, University Iowa, 1948. Master of Theology, American Division School, 1955.
Doctor of Theology, American Division School, 1957.
With, Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, since 1947; radio minister, Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1958-1960; member, Council of Twelve Apostles, 1960-1974; in charge of European mission, Council of Twelve Apostles, 1962-1966; minister to Africa, 1963, 67 executive assistant to 1st presidency, 1963, 67, since 1974; prison counselor, teacher, Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary prison counselor, teacher, also Lansing State Prison, Kansas, since 1958.
Served with United States Army Air Force, 1942-1945, European Theatre of Operations. Member of Lions (president 1973-1974, zone chairman 1974-1975, deputy district governor 1975-1976, district governor 1976-1977, international director 1983-1985).
Married Betty Jean Russell, August 1, 1946. Children: Cecil Ray, Stephanie Lynn Ettinger Kelley, David Alexander.